Question 1

Early unions were concerned about union shops and the regulation of apprenticeships to prevent the replacement of journeymen employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

By law, only current employees can initially contact union organizers. The union cannot legally contact company employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The employees at Mida Industries, a restaurant equipment manufacturer, went on strike about eight months ago. Mida hired Bertie, an acquaintance of yours, about four months ago. This was his first job, and Bertie knows nothing about unions. He has heard through the grapevine that the strike will end soon. Since he knows you have taken an HR class, Bertie has asked you what will happen to his job when the striking workers return. What do you tell him?

Accepted Answer

At the conclusion of the strike, Mida In

Question 4

During the first stage of the union certification process, employers must be careful not to:

Accepted Answer

A)  misrepresent the facts about the union 
B)  threaten employees with pay reductions if they support a union 
C)  allow solicitation by union activists 
D)  make unscheduled changes in wages, benefits, or hours 
E)  all of the above activities are prohibited 
A)  misrepresent the facts about the union 
B)  threaten employees with pay reductions if they support a union 
C)  allow solicitation by union activists 
D)  make unscheduled changes in wages, benefits, or hours 
E)  all of the above activities are prohibited

Question 5

Which of the following statements about the composition of negotiating committees is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The employer and the union together select the management representative. 
B)  Lawyers are not selected as members of negotiating committees. 
C)  National union representatives are not included in any negotiating committee. 
D)  The union does not have to have management approval of its representative on the negotiating committee. 
E)  No one who is not a member of the union or an employee of the organization can be a member of the negotiating committee. 
A)  The employer and the union together select the management representative. 
B)  Lawyers are not selected as members of negotiating committees. 
C)  National union representatives are not included in any negotiating committee. 
D)  The union does not have to have management approval of its representative on the negotiating committee. 
E)  No one who is not a member of the union or an employee of the organization can be a member of the negotiating committee.

Question 6

Which of the following issues would most likely cause management to lodge a grievance?

Accepted Answer

A)  wage and work schedules 
B)  absenteeism and discharge 
C)  discipline over employee substance abuse 
D)  wildcat strikes 
E)  outsourcing and part-time workers 
A)  wage and work schedules 
B)  absenteeism and discharge 
C)  discipline over employee substance abuse 
D)  wildcat strikes 
E)  outsourcing and part-time workers

Question 7

When economic conditions threaten the very existence of the unionized organization, _____ bargaining is often used so the organization can survive.

Accepted Answer

A)  intraorganizational 
B)  distributive 
C)  integrative 
D)  continuous 
E)  concessionary 
A)  intraorganizational 
B)  distributive 
C)  integrative 
D)  continuous 
E)  concessionary

Question 8

Unions should have a grievance-handling procedure that aids in effectively processing grievances without being guilty of unfair representation. Unfair representation occurs when the union:

Accepted Answer

A)  dismisses a grievance without investigating its merits 
B)  directly disregards the employee's interests 
C)  refuses to investigate a grievance because of the employee's race 
D)  fails to process the grievance to a reasonable conclusion 
E)  does any or all of the above 
A)  dismisses a grievance without investigating its merits 
B)  directly disregards the employee's interests 
C)  refuses to investigate a grievance because of the employee's race 
D)  fails to process the grievance to a reasonable conclusion 
E)  does any or all of the above

Question 9

Most large local unions elect a president and a secretary-treasurer and hire a full-time _____ to handle grievances and negotiate contracts.

Accepted Answer

A)  employee spokesperson 
B)  union liaison 
C)  union steward 
D)  business representative 
E)  union delegate 
A)  employee spokesperson 
B)  union liaison 
C)  union steward 
D)  business representative 
E)  union delegate

Question 10

The most common type of union grievance reaching arbitration involves ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  discipline and discharge 
B)  allocation of overtime 
C)  allocation of shift work 
D)  safety and health 
E)  improper promotions 
A)  discipline and discharge 
B)  allocation of overtime 
C)  allocation of shift work 
D)  safety and health 
E)  improper promotions

Question 11

A large private high school is in the midst of a union organizing campaign. Teachers, clerical employees, janitorial employees and groundskeepers are all showing high interest in the union. Which is the most likely composition of the bargaining unit(s)?

Accepted Answer

A)  All school employees will be in one bargaining unit. 
B)  There will be two units: one for professional employees and one for all other employees. 
C)  There will be two units: inside employees will be in one unit, with outside employees in another. 
D)  There will be three units: teachers will be in one unit, clerical employees in another, and all other employees in a third. 
E)  There will be two units: persons with a high school education or less in one unit and persons with bachelor's degrees or more education will be in the other unit. 
A)  All school employees will be in one bargaining unit. 
B)  There will be two units: one for professional employees and one for all other employees. 
C)  There will be two units: inside employees will be in one unit, with outside employees in another. 
D)  There will be three units: teachers will be in one unit, clerical employees in another, and all other employees in a third. 
E)  There will be two units: persons with a high school education or less in one unit and persons with bachelor's degrees or more education will be in the other unit.

Question 12

MegaChemicals, Inc., has reached a bargaining impasse with its chemical workers union. Because of a serious fear of sabotage, the management of MegaChemicals has decided to close down operations until the bargaining impasse is settled. This action is called a(n) _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  unfair labor practice 
B)  work slowdown 
C)  management boycott 
D)  lockout 
E)  reverse strike 
A)  unfair labor practice 
B)  work slowdown 
C)  management boycott 
D)  lockout 
E)  reverse strike

Question 13

Unionization is typically the first recourse of employees who are dissatisfied with some aspect of their jobs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is not among the responsibilities of union and their officers under the Landrum-Griffin Act?

Accepted Answer

A)  Managing funds and property of the union responsibly 
B)  Bonding all officers who handle funds 
C)  Filing information and financial reports annually 
D)  Complying with numerous officer election regulations 
E)  all of the above are responsibilities of the union and its officers under the act 
A)  Managing funds and property of the union responsibly 
B)  Bonding all officers who handle funds 
C)  Filing information and financial reports annually 
D)  Complying with numerous officer election regulations 
E)  all of the above are responsibilities of the union and its officers under the act

Early unions were concerned about union shops and the regulation of apprenticeships to prevent the replacement of journeymen employees.

By law, only current employees can initially contact union organizers. The union cannot legally contact company employees.

During the first stage of the union certification process, employers must be careful not to:

Which of the following statements about the composition of negotiating committees is true?

Which of the following issues would most likely cause management to lodge a grievance?

When economic conditions threaten the very existence of the unionized organization, _____ bargaining is often used so the organization can survive.

Unions should have a grievance-handling procedure that aids in effectively processing grievances without being guilty of unfair representation. Unfair representation occurs when the union:

Most large local unions elect a president and a secretary-treasurer and hire a full-time _____ to handle grievances and negotiate contracts.

The most common type of union grievance reaching arbitration involves ____________.

A large private high school is in the midst of a union organizing campaign. Teachers, clerical employees, janitorial employees and groundskeepers are all showing high interest in the union. Which is the most likely composition of the bargaining unit(s)?

MegaChemicals, Inc., has reached a bargaining impasse with its chemical workers union. Because of a serious fear of sabotage, the management of MegaChemicals has decided to close down operations until the bargaining impasse is settled. This action is called a(n) _____.

Unionization is typically the first recourse of employees who are dissatisfied with some aspect of their jobs.

Which of the following is not among the responsibilities of union and their officers under the Landrum-Griffin Act?

Managing Human Resources

Understanding the External and Organizational Environments

Ensuring Fair Treatment and Legal Compliance

HR Planning for Alignment and Change

Using Job Analysis and Competency Modeling

Recruiting and Retaining Qualified Employees

Selecting Employees to Fit the Job and the Organization

Training and Developing a Competitive Workforce

Conducting Performance Management

Developing an Approach to Total Compensation

Using Performance-Based Pay to Achieve Strategic Objectives

Providing Benefits and Services

Promoting Safety, Health, and Well-Being in the Workplace

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Exam 14: Understanding Unionization and Collective Bargaining

Early unions were concerned about union shops and the regulation of apprenticeships to prevent the replacement of journeymen employees.

By law, only current employees can initially contact union organizers. The union cannot legally contact company employees.

During the first stage of the union certification process, employers must be careful not to:

Which of the following statements about the composition of negotiating committees is true?

Which of the following issues would most likely cause management to lodge a grievance?

When economic conditions threaten the very existence of the unionized organization, _____ bargaining is often used so the organization can survive.

Unions should have a grievance-handling procedure that aids in effectively processing grievances without being guilty of unfair representation. Unfair representation occurs when the union:

Most large local unions elect a president and a secretary-treasurer and hire a full-time _____ to handle grievances and negotiate contracts.

The most common type of union grievance reaching arbitration involves ____________.

A large private high school is in the midst of a union organizing campaign. Teachers, clerical employees, janitorial employees and groundskeepers are all showing high interest in the union. Which is the most likely composition of the bargaining unit(s)?

MegaChemicals, Inc., has reached a bargaining impasse with its chemical workers union. Because of a serious fear of sabotage, the management of MegaChemicals has decided to close down operations until the bargaining impasse is settled. This action is called a(n) _____.

Unionization is typically the first recourse of employees who are dissatisfied with some aspect of their jobs.

Which of the following is not among the responsibilities of union and their officers under the Landrum-Griffin Act?

Managing Human Resources

Understanding the External and Organizational Environments

Ensuring Fair Treatment and Legal Compliance

HR Planning for Alignment and Change

Using Job Analysis and Competency Modeling

Recruiting and Retaining Qualified Employees

Selecting Employees to Fit the Job and the Organization

Training and Developing a Competitive Workforce

Conducting Performance Management

Developing an Approach to Total Compensation

Using Performance-Based Pay to Achieve Strategic Objectives

Providing Benefits and Services

Promoting Safety, Health, and Well-Being in the Workplace

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